Middelkerke
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| Geography | ||
| Country | .svg/27px-Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg.png){kind=small} Belgium |
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| Region |  Flemish Region |
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| Community | Flemish Community |
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| Province |  West Flanders |
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| Arrondissement | Ostend | |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: | |
| Area | 75.65 km² | |
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| Population – Males – Females - Density |
17,841 (January 1, 2006) 49.00% 51.00% 236 inhab./km² |
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| Economy | ||
| Unemployment rate | 9.04% (January 1, 2006) | |
| Mean annual income | 12,283 €/pers. (2003) | |
| Government | ||
| Mayor | Michel Landuyt (VLD) | |
| Governing parties | VLD, PROGRESSIEF KARTEL | |
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| Postal codes | 8430-8434 | |
| Area codes | 059 | |
| Web address | www.middelkerke.be | |
Middelkerke is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders, on the North Sea, west of Ostend. The municipality comprises the towns of Leffinge, Lombardsijde, Mannekensvere, Middelkerke proper, Schore, Sint-Pieters-Kapelle, Slijpe, Westende and Wilskerke. On January 1, 2006 Middelkerke had a total population of 17,841. The total area is 75.65 km² which gives a population density of 236 inhabitants per km².
[edit] External links
- Official website - Available only in Dutch
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